Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Barcelona keen on Bernardeschi swap deal

According to Calciomercato, Barcelona are keen on Juventus midfielder&nbsp;Federico Bernardeschi, with the Spanish side offering two players in exchange. Juventus have been offered both Ivan Rakitic and Samuel Umtiti, with the former very interested in a move to Serie A.&nbsp;

Juventus and Barcelona plan potential swap deal

Juventus and Barcelona have been in talks regarding a series of summer moves

Liverpool believe that a Premier League rival leaked their plans to furlough employees, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/1721466/2020/04/07/liverpool-furlough-leak-u-turn/?redirected=1&amp;redirected=1">the Athletic</a>. The Reds had no plan of making an announcement on the decision last weekend with the plan being to wait until Monday to give the club a chance to work with employees on the situation. However, news broke on Saturday that the club was planning furloughs, and the Reds believe it was leaked by a different club after Premier League-wide discussions on how to handle the break away from football.&nbsp;

Liverpool believe Premier League rival leaked furlough plans

The club have since reversed the decision

Liverpool are showing an interest in&nbsp;Sevilla&nbsp;centre-back&nbsp;Diego Carlos, according to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2020/04/07/5e8c4ff7e2704e92628b4641.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>. The 27-year-old only joined the La Liga side from Nantes last May, but his displays in Spain have been attracting attention from clubs all over Europe. Real Madrid, Barcelona&nbsp;and&nbsp;Atletico Madrid are also keeping an eye on the Brazilian.

Liverpool keen on Diego Carlos

FC Cincinnati are in talks with Brighton over extending the loan of forward Jurgen&nbsp;Locadia. The Dutch striker joined FC Cincy prior to the 2020 season on&nbsp;loan with a purchase option on July 5, but he has only played two games with the club due to the coronavirus pandemic. "We're talking now with Brighton &amp; Hove Albion to review the loan agreement again, how to find each other a win-win situation for all the parties," FC Cincy general manager Gerard Nijkamp said. "We must first have a better understanding about what will happen with the summer window, the finish of the season in Europe and the restart of our league."

FC Cincinnati in talks with Brighton over Locadia loan

D.C. United is in talks with&nbsp;Sint-Truiden&nbsp;over a transfer for&nbsp;midfielder Chris Durkin, reports the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/04/08/dc-united-talks-about-chris-durkins-permanent-move-belgian-club/" target="_blank">Washington Post.&nbsp;</a> Durkin has been on loan with the Belgian side&nbsp;since September, and impressed before the season was brought to an end last week due to the coronavirus pandemic. DCU will demand $2 million in any transfer for the U.S. Under-20 midfielder.

D.C. United in talks over $2m Durkin move to Sint-Truiden

Chelsea have begun talks with striker Olivier Giroud over a new contract. The 33-year-old nearly left the club in January but he stayed put and experienced a resurgence before football went on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. Giroud's contract is set to expire on June 30, but his deal will be extended through whenever the Premier League season is completed. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-begin-talks-with-giroud-over-new-contract/135i65i55uwxv19t9noq2mx49d" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Chelsea begin talks with Giroud over new contract

Thiago Alcantara is set to sign a contract extension with Bayern Munich through 2023, reports <a href="https://www.kicker.de/773650/artikel/auch_thiago_vor_vertragsverlaengerung_bis_2023" target="_blank">Kicker</a>. The 28-year-old midfielder's previous deal was set to expire in 2021, but his performances have convinced Bayern management that he should be around for the long haul. Thiago&nbsp;joined Bayern from FC Barcelona in 2013 and has taken in 227 games for the Bavarians, scoring 31 goals and adding 38 assists.

Thiago set to extend Bayern deal through 2023

Inter will put defensive star Diego Godin up for sale in the summer, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/inter-to-sell-godin-in-the-summer-as-they-look-to-the-future-the-92319" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>.&nbsp; The Uruguayan has struggled to fit into Antonio Conte's back three and could move on, although the club is yet to receive a formal offer for his services.

Inter look to sell Godin

Chelsea have begun negotiations with Antonio Rudiger over an extension to the defender's contract, claims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/11970603/antonio-rudiger-chelsea-open-contract-talks-with-defender" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>.&nbsp; The player's current deal expires in June 2022, with the Blues keen to extend his link by at least a further year.

Chelsea open talks over new Rudiger contract

Danilo D'Ambrosio is ready to extend his Inter contract for another three years, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/inter-have-agreed-a-new-contract-with-d-ambrosio-the-details-62509" target="_blank">CalcioMercato</a>.&nbsp; Inter reached an agreement with the full-back over a new deal set to run until June 2023.

D'Ambrosio agrees new Inter deal

Maurizio Sarri is not willing to let Matthijs de Ligt leave Juventus, claims the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/matthijs-de-ligt-transfer-decision-21836225" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp; The former Ajax star has struggled during his debut season in Turin, fuelling rumours he could leave the club.&nbsp; Manchester United are one side linked with De Ligt, but the Juve coach is keen to keep him in Serie A despite his first-term woes.

Sarri won't let De Ligt leave Juventus

Real Madrid's first team will take pay cuts of between 10 and 20 per cent to compensate for the club's loss of income during the coronavirus pandemic, the Merengue confirmed on Wednesday.&nbsp; La Liga has been halted since March, with no clear indication as of yet when the league will be able to resume as Spain finds itself one of the worst-hit countries in Europe from the disease.&nbsp; And while the situation continues, both Madrid's football and basketball teams will collaborate with wage reductions.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/real-madrid-agree-10-20-salary-cut-for-players/tdgihy80xd1a1o2ffl5ki2pdc">Read more here!</a>

Real Madrid agree 10-20% salary cut for players

Barcelona are considering bringing right-back Emerson back early from his time at Real&nbsp;Betis, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/04/08/primera/1586304623_491053.html" target="_blank">AS</a>. The two clubs each paid half of Emerson's €12 million (£10.5m/$13m) transfer fee from&nbsp;Atletico Mineiro&nbsp;in January 2019, with the Brazilian sent to Betis for two and a half seasons. But the 21-year-old has made rapid progress, meaning Barca are considering paying €9m (£8m/$10m) to bring him back early from Betis this summer.

Barca looking to bring Emerson back from Betis

Borussia Dortmund have begun negotiations for Valencia winger Ferran Torres, according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/jadon-sanchos-potential-man-utd-21830785" target="_blank">Mirror</a>. The German side have accepted that they will lose Jadon Sancho, and the 20-year-old Spaniard is now being eyed as his replacement.&nbsp; Real Madrid, though, are also keen on Torres, as are a host of other top European sides.

Dortmund begin talks for Torres as Sancho replacement

Barcelona are eyeing a move for Real Madrid Castilla midfielder Cesar&nbsp;Gelabert, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/04/07/primera/1586274770_648971.html?omnil=resrelrecomv" target="_blank">AS</a>. The 19-year-old's contract will expire in 2021 and several clubs across Europe are looking to sign the Spain Under-19 star. In addition to Barca,&nbsp;Lyon, Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal are keeping tabs on Gelabert, who has yet to make his senior debut for the Blancos.

Barcelona eye move for Real Madrid youth product

Bundesliga&nbsp;CEO Christian Seifert has predicted that the summer transfer market will&nbsp;"collapse" amid the coronavirus pandemic. The&nbsp;Bundesliga and 2.&nbsp;Bundesliga are eyeing an early May return from their hiatus, but other European leagues likely won't be back as soon. The lost revenue from not playing is set to have a devastating effect on the transfer market, according to Seifert. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/bundesliga-ceo-seifert-summer-transfer-market-set-for/x1xnmoksborl1cmoo360u3ifg" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Bundesliga CEO: Summer transfer market set for 'collapse'

Besiktas are considering signing Joe Hart as a replacement for Loris Karius, according to <a href="https://www.fanatik.com.tr/besiktasa-yeni-kaleci-onerisi-joe-hart-2134871" target="_blank">Fanatik</a>. Karius is nearing the end of a two-year loan from Liverpool and the goalkeeper has failed to convince the Turkish side that he is worth purchasing.&nbsp; Former England No. 1 Hart could be an option for the club, with the 32-year-old's contract with Burnley set to expire.&nbsp;

Besiktas consider Hart to replace Karius

Barcelona are eyeing a move for Andre Onana, reports <a href="https://www.sport.es/en/news/barcelona-line-up-possible-move-for-ajax-goalkeeper-onana-7920970">Sport</a>. Onana previously featured in the Catalan side's academy, but has broken through as a star during his time at Ajax. With uncertainty over Marc-Andre Ter Stegen's future with the club, Onana is seen as a player that could push the goalkeeper and eventually replace him should he choose to leave.&nbsp;

Barca eye Onana

Former midfielder Matuzalem has revealed he was dropped to the bench at&nbsp;Napoli&nbsp;because he could not stop eating mozzarella. The Brazilian made 61 appearances during his time with the club, but admitted that he was frequently benched due to his eating habits before leaving the club in 2011. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/i-couldnt-stop-eating-mozzarella-i-dont-blame-the-coach-for/ju6qjaojamam11ovvn91vnfp7">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

'I failed at Napoli because I couldn't stop eating cheese!' 

Manchester United have joined the race to sign Real Madrid's&nbsp;Cesar Gelaber, reports <a href="https://as.com/futbol/2020/04/07/primera/1586274770_648971.html?id_externo_rsoc=CM_ES_TW">AS</a>. The 19-year-old midfielder has yet to make his first-team debut and his contract is set to expire this summer. Man Utd are among the teams interested, with Arsenal, Lyon and Borussia Dortmund also giving chase.&nbsp;

Man Utd chase Real Madrid midfielder

Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on Valencia star Ferran Torres, reports <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/04/08/5e8da5d746163f78478b4570.html">Marca</a>. Torres' deal with Valencia runs through 2021 and, although the club have a massive release clause in place, they could be forced to sell early rather than lose him next summer. Real Madrid are one of several clubs interested, with Zinedine Zidane's&nbsp;side making Torres one of their top summer targets.

Real Madrid eying Torres

Benjamin Henrichs says he is flattered to be linked with moves to Bayern Munich and Manchester United. The right-back has impressed at Monaco after spending a few years at Bayer Leverkusen, but is being watched by bigger teams. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/neymar-henrichs-psg-star-toughest-opponent/7rxf9i8nvbft1epnsrst85x4h" target="_blank">And he takes the interest as a sign that he is doing well</a> and could make a big step up.

Henrichs proud of Bayern & Man Utd links

Borussia Dortmund&nbsp;star Marco Reus has urged Jadon Sancho to snub interest from the Premier League and stay in&nbsp;Germany&nbsp;for at least another season. Manchester United and Chelsea are in competition to sign the 20-year-old, with the Red Devils currently leading the pack, amid claims he is open to a return to&nbsp;England. But Germany international <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/sancho-should-stay-at-dortmund-for-another-year-reus-tells/195323lbewtxj1niil0j6y2i51" target="_blank">Reus believes the winger should stay put for the time being, predicting he will be ready for a big move in a year or two</a>.

'Sancho should stay at Dortmund for another year'

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Leverkusen confirm new signing

Jurgen Klopp has revealed he decided against signing Sadio Mane for Borussia Dortmund. The Senegal winger has been a star for the Reds since he joined from Red Bull Salzburg in 2016. But Klopp could have signed him even before then, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/klopp-mane-looked-like-a-rapper-when-i-first-met-him/1vztjtuu53yi91gdc3jvq1b3ph" target="_blank">but decided against it because Mane "looked like a rapper"</a>.

Klopp reveals he decided not to sign Mane

West Ham winger Felipe Anderson could be on his way back to Italy, going by reports from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport.</a>&nbsp; The 26-year-old joined the Premier League outfit from Lazio in 2018 and has made 22 appearances in the top-flight this season. But Napoli want to bring him back to Italy and they are considering a summer bid.

Felipe Anderson heading back to Italy?

Roma are considering a summer bid for Everton attacker Moise Kean,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ilmessaggero.it/" target="_blank">Il Messaggero</a> reports. The Italy international's first season in the Premier League has not been a productive one and talk of a return to Serie A has started already. Roma hope to sign a promising striker for the next campaign and the 20-year-old has been on their list since January.

Roma eye Everton struggler Kean

If Barcelona don't sign Willian from Chelsea this summer, they will never get him. The Catalan side are eager to land the Brazilian, whose contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of the season, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/mercado-fichajes/willian-barca-ahora-nunca-7919581" target="_blank">Sport</a>&nbsp;reports they must make the move for him this summer if they want to get him.

Barcelona must move for Willian now 

Manchester United&nbsp;manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes the club could "exploit"&nbsp;the transfer market in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. The Red Devils have been linked with possible summer moves for the likes of&nbsp;Tottenham striker Harry Kane&nbsp;and&nbsp;Borussia Dortmund's young star Jadon Sancho.&nbsp; And&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/man-utd-exploit-transfer-market-coronavirus-crisis-solskjaer/9yn3x0c8y6ox1xkv81rbxs9du" target="_blank">Solskjaer hinted United may now be able to sign players for smaller sums due to the financial strain Covid-19 could have on other clubs</a>.&nbsp;

Solskjaer wants Man Utd to 'exploit' transfer market

Layvin Kurzawa has decided he wants to join Barcelona this summer, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/kurzawa-prioriza-fichaje-por-barca-7919568" target="_blank">Sport</a>. The Catalan side were recently linked with the Paris Saint-Germain full-back, whose contract expires at the end of the season. The left-back is eager to make the switch to Camp Nou and has been in talks with the club for months.

Kurzawa wants Barcelona move

Arsenal are not interested in signing Jerome Boateng from Bayern Munich. The Premier League club have been linked with a move for the defender recently, but <a href="https://sport.sky.de/" target="_blank">Sky Sport</a> in Germany claims they are prioritising Bundesliga centre-backs Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano and&nbsp;Evan Ndicka instead.

Arsenal target Tah & Upamecano over Boateng

Barcelona&nbsp;striker Luis Suarez has declared players like Neymar and Lautaro Martinez will always be welcome at the club as he weighed in on recent transfer speculation.&nbsp; The Catalan side have been linked with both attackers and&nbsp;Suarez conceded they are talented enough to have a positive impact at Barcelona.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/suarez-backs-barcas-pursuit-of-neymar-and-lautaro-martinez/s6tfsg4rhvzk1rbqol2t5hjmr" target="_blank">Read the full story on Goal</a>

Suarez backs Barca pursuit of Neymar and Lautaro

Out-of-contract Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani looks poised to sign for Uruguayan club Penarol.&nbsp; According to Cavani's friend and Penarol captain Cristian Roriguez, the attacker will be returning to South America next season.&nbsp; "I have the authority to talk about Edi.&nbsp;He's about to come to Penarol and I can't say anything else," Rodriguez told FM Del Sol via the <a href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/edinson-cavanis-pal-confirms-psg-21831287" target="_blank">Daily Star</a>.&nbsp;

Cavani backed for Penarol move

Melbourne Victory star Ola Toivonen has confirmed he will return to his native Sweden once his two-year contract expires in June. <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/toivonen-heading-back-to-sweden-for-kids-and-to-be-close-to-family-20200407-p54hvi.html" target="_blank">The Age</a> reports&nbsp;the 33-year-old could even leave Australia earlier with his family&nbsp;if schools in Victoria remain shut because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Toivonen to return to Sweden

Western United midfielder Dario Jertec has left the A-League club to head home to Croatia. The 34-year-old's departure was announced on the <a href="https://www.wufc.com.au/news/dario-jertec-departs-western-united" target="_blank">club's official website</a>, with the playmaker making 15 appearances. "Thank you Western United and&nbsp;the people at the club for a wonderful six&nbsp;months. I wish everyone well, the club, the coach, the players and the people around the club," Jertec said. "I wish the club all the best of luck and success in the future and I will always remember these beautiful moments and being part of the history of Western United."

Jertec departs Western United

Departing Manchester City midfielder David Silva is on AC Milan's radar this summer, reports <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/ac-milan-surprise-contact-with-david-silva-s-agents-the-details-35510" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>.&nbsp; The Rossoneri have met with the Spaniard's agents about a possible move and view the 34-year-old as an ideal leader for the club next season.&nbsp;

AC Milan make move for David Silva

Barcelona president&nbsp;Josep Maria Bartomeu is looking to remodel the club's leadership, according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20200407/48383613435/bartomeu-junta-barcelonac.html">Mundo Deportivo</a>. Bartomeu wants members of the board that are more focused on the club's present than its future. As a result, Barcelona can expect the resignation of several directors while several brand new appointments are expected

Bartomeu wants Barca remodeling

The United Soccer League, which encompasses several lower divisions of American soccer, is set to furlough its employees, according to <a href="https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/exclusive-united-soccer-league-to-furlough-staff-amid-covid-19-shutdown/">SportBusiness</a>. Some employees at the league office have already been furloughed as games are not expected to be scheduled before May. USL club Memphis 901 has both laid off and furloughed its staff, while North Carolina FC has reportedly placed a chunk of their workers on unpaid furlough.

USL set to furlough employees

La Liga president Javier Tebas says that players and clubs should be expected to sacrifice money during this outbreak. Atletico Madrid&nbsp;recently confirmed players had accepted a 70 per cent reduction and Tebas expects that to be enacted league-wide. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/la-liga-players-should-expect-coronavirus-wage-cuts-tebas/1fsexu7eq7oro1cgl2dg1fbi84">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

La Liga players should expect coronavirus wage cuts - Tebas

Sporting CP are hoping to sign Islam Slimani this summer, reports <a href="https://abola.pt/nnh/2020-04-07/sporting-palavra-de-slimani-sera-decisiva-para-possivel-regresso/838386">A Bola</a>. Slimani previously played for the club from 2013-16 before leaving to join Leicester. And with his Leicester deal set to end next summer, the forward looks set to move on with his former club among the suitors.

Sporting CP hope for Slimani reunion

Brazilian winger Everton remains a target for both Everton and Borussia Dortmund, reports <a href="https://globoesporte.globo.com/rs/futebol/times/gremio/noticia/everton-e-borussia-dortmund-mantem-contatos-e-reafirmam-interesse-em-cebolinha-do-gremio.ghtml">Globo Esporte</a>. Dortmund have been in contact with Gremio recently as they look to get out ahead of their competitors during this coronavirus quarantine. The winger has a contract through 2023 and, with Gremio having made plenty of money from sales in recent seasons, it will take a large fee to pry him from the club.

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